CPT/HCPCS
85018
Order Code
HM004
Turnaround Time
24 hours
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Whole Blood
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
Lavender (K2-EDTA)
Preferred Specimens
Lavender (K2-EDTA)
Minimum Volume (uL)
0.5 mL from full EDTA tube
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Transport Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | 72 hours |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Reject Criteria
Frozen
Clotted Specimen
Test Details
